Question

Consider the following statements regarding the industrial revolution in North America:
1. The abolition of slavery in the second half of the 18th century dealt a severe blow to the industrial revolution in the United States of America.
2. The slaves cultivated many products such as cotton, tobacco and coffee amongst others for the consumer market.
Which of the following is/are incorrect?

Answer 1

It was only in 1865 through the 13th amendment act that slavery was abolished in the United States of America (USA). The slave trade and slaves sustained the US economy and led to industrial development of the new republic.